From Autoweek · Jim Motavalli · · 2m
Newport’s Audrain Concours: East Coast’s Pebble Beach
Newport’s vintage car event rivals Pebble Beach with rare vehicles and celebrity appearances.
In brief
Newport’s vintage car event rivals Pebble Beach with rare vehicles and celebrity appearances. Newport’s Audrain Concours hosts a rare mix of vintage and modern cars, including a 1967 Corvette convertible gifted to Biden by his father. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Newport’s Audrain Concours
Newport’s Audrain Concours has become the East Coast’s Pebble Beach for vintage car enthusiasts.
Historic Bellevue Avenue
The event takes place on Bellevue Avenue, where William K. Vanderbilt tested early automobiles in 1900 and 1901.
Vanderbilt Cup Connection
Howard Kroplick, an exhibitor, states the Vanderbilt Cup races started in Newport, making it logical to host a concours there.
“The Vanderbilt Cup races started in Newport”
October 3 Event
On October 3, 1901, concours cars converged on Bellevue Avenue ahead of the main event at Fort Adams Park.
Event Expansion
The concours has expanded rapidly with fundraising galas, supercar shows, lectures, and whisky tastings.
Nick Schorsch’s View
Nick Schorsch, founder of the Audrain Museum, says Newport is the perfect place to hold a concours event compared to Monterey.
“New England hasn’t had anything like Motor Week in Monterey”
Czinger and Chevy
A 1967 Corvette convertible with red-wall tires was parked next to a $2 million Czinger 3-D-printed hypercar.
Biden’s Appearance
Former President Joe Biden attended the event, demonstrating a burnout in his father’s 1967 Corvette convertible.
1933 Auburn Speedster
California teacher Thomas Craig trailered his 1933 Auburn 12-165 Speedster across the country for the event.
Pepperidge Farm Mercedes
Pepperidge Farm founder Margaret Rudkin owned a 1958 Mercedes-Benz with license plate MRUD.
1938 Delahaye Cabriolet
The 1938 165 Figoni et Falaschi cabriolet won the 'Best of Show' and Pebble Beach class.
1967 Corvette Gift
The 1967 Corvette convertible was a wedding gift to former President Joe Biden from his father.
Jay Leno’s Presence
Jay Leno attended the event, hosting seminars and interacting with attendees.
Revology Boss 429
Revology’s 700-horsepower Boss 429 features a supercharged Gen 4 Coyote motor and 710 horsepower.
Event Crowds
The event attracted 180 cars on October 5 at Fort Adams Park with a scenic backdrop.
1938 Lancia Aprilla
Chuck Schoendorf owned a 1938 Lancia Aprilla Berlina four-door sedan, a rare French car.
The bottom line
Newport’s Audrain Concours hosts a rare mix of vintage and modern cars, including a 1967 Corvette convertible gifted to Biden by his father.
